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Why Nitroguard Protected Urea?

Protected Urea has clear environmental advantages:

• Lower nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions compared to CAN
• Lower ammonia (NH₃) losses compared to conventional urea

These benefits make Nitroguard an essential tool for farmers aiming to improve sustainability without compromising productivity.

Grass Yield and Performance

Teagasc research consistently demonstrates that protected urea produces top grass yields under spring and summer conditions. In trials across six grassland sites and 30 fertiliser application dates, protected urea performed as well—or better—than CAN, ensuring reliable results for every paddock.

Cost Efficiency

Nitroguard isn’t just environmentally smart—it’s economically savvy. Protected urea provides a cost-effective alternative to CAN, helping farmers maximise return on investment while maintaining strong grass growth.

Practical Considerations for Spreading

To get the best results with Nitroguard:

1. Set up and calibrate your fertiliser spreader carefully, checking bout width due to lower bulk density. If you can spread conventional urea, you can spread Nitroguard.
2. Use granules 2–4mm in size; aim for 80% of granules in this range for optimal coverage.

When to Apply

Nitroguard is versatile:

• Use as your main straight N / N&S source
• Can be applied spring, summer, and autumn, within legal spreading periods
• N recovery efficiency matches CAN across the season, giving consistent results

Availability

At present, there are multiple protected urea options available in Ireland. Ask your local co-op or merchant for Nitroguard Protected Urea to suit your farm and help reduce emissions while driving grass growth and productivity.

Key Takeaways:

• Nitroguard reduces nitrogen losses, protects the environment, and delivers strong yields.
• Cost-effective compared to CAN.
• Flexible application across the growing season.

Do your part for the environment while maximising paddock performance- choose Nitroguard.

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